Will Mr Burnham’s business rates plan work? Thursday, 3 September, 2026 One of Andy Burnham’s first announcements was a 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs. The proposal is welcome. Although many pubs would still be paying more than they were in 2023 and 2024, because it follows substantial increases in recent years, any reduction will be welcomed by a sector under significant pressure. I used to work in the pub trade and know how significant the fixed cost... Articles for the Herald and Post
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A Tax Too Far for Tourism? 26th March 2026 As the first signs of spring appear – and with the occasional glimpse of sunshine – many of us are finally emerging from winter hibernation and venturing back... Articles for the Herald and Post
Statement from Damian Hinds on the government’s announcement of new unitary councils in Hampshire 25th March 2026 “In a couple of years there will be no Hampshire County Council or East Hampshire District Council. Instead the government insists local services must be run by... Local News
Crime without borders 19th March 2026 Fraud is now the most prevalent crime in the UK. If you are lucky, the damage is limited to the administrative stress that comes with being a victim, and that... Articles for the Herald and Post
High-density housing plan hidden in government proposals 17th March 2026 Damian released the following statement today: Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, has warned of the possible consequences for East Hampshire of the new draft... Local News
'Blink and you'll miss it' Spring Statement masks economic woes 12th March 2026 If you picked up the next morning’s papers, you could be forgiven for not realising that a ‘fiscal event’ had just taken place. That is perhaps unsurprising... Articles for the Herald and Post
Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms 5th March 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has... Articles for the Herald and Post
Shine Radio - March 2026 update 4th March 2026 Click here for Damian's latest update for Petersfield's Shine Radio: Our local MP’s update for March | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
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